fuel Lexus GS350 2008 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information ........................... 20Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control .............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk..................................................... 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .......................... 45
Front seats .......................................... 45
Driving position memory system ............................................... 47
Head restraints.................................. 51
Seat belts ............................................ 53
Steering wheel.................................. 60
Inside rear view mirror................... 61
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 62
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof .......... 64
Power windows................................ 64
Moon roof .......................................... 67 1-5. Refueling ........................................ 70
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 70
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 73 Immobilizer system ........................ 73
Alarm.................................................... 75
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................................. 77
1-7. Safety information ....................... 78 Correct driving posture ............... 78
SRS airbags ...................................... 80
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 92
Child restraint systems ................. 98
Installing child restraints ............. 102
2-1. Driving procedures.................... 112 Driving the vehicle .......................... 112
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 121
Automatic transmission.............. 125
Turn signal lever............................. 130
Parking brake ................................... 131
2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 132 Gauges and meters ..................... 132
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 136
Multi-information display........... 139
1Before driving
2When driving
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5-1. Essential information .............. 478If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 478
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 484
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 485
Event data recorder ................... 486
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency .............................. 488
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ...... 488
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 497
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) .................... 512
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ...................... 522
If the engine will not start .......... 523
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” .......................... 524
If you lose your keys .................... 525
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................... 526
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ................................... 529
If your vehicle overheats .......... 533
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................ 536 6-1. Specifications............................ 540
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 540
Fuel information........................... 553
Tire information ............................ 556
6-2. Customization .......................... 569 Customizable features .............. 569
6-3. Initialization ............................... 575 Items to initialize ........................... 575
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.................................. 578
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 579
Abbreviation list ....................... 582
Alphabetical index................... 584
What to do if............................... 594
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index
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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 421
P. 512
P. 550
P. 556
Tail lights P. 142
Side marker light P. 142
Trunk P. 42
Rear window defogger P. 225
Door P. 37
Fuel filler door P. 70
Turn signal light P. 130
∗: If equipped
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 142
P. 130
P. 145
Gauges and meters P. 132
Multi-information display P. 139Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 146
Parking brake pedal P. 131
Trunk opener main switch
P. 42
Glove box
P. 341
Hood lock release lever P. 403
“ENGINE START STOP” switch P. 121
Trunk opener P. 42
Fuel filler door opener P. 70
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, vehicle dynamics integrated manage-
ment, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with
your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation.
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1-1. Key information ............... 20Keys .............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
and trunk........................ 22
Smart access system with push-button start .................... 22
Wireless remote control ......... 34
Doors ............................................ 37
Trunk ............................................. 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) .............. 45
Front seats ................................... 45
Driving position memory system ........................................ 47
Head restraints ........................... 51
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Steering wheel ........................... 60
Inside rear view mirror ............. 61
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 62 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof ....................... 64
Power windows .......................... 64
Moon roof .................................... 67
1-5. Refueling .......................... 70 Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 70
1-6. Theft deterrent system ... 73 Immobilizer system .................. 73
Alarm............................................ 75
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)...................................... 77
1-7. Safety information........... 78 Correct driving posture ......... 78
SRS airbags ................................ 80
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 92
Child restraint systems ........... 98
Installing child restraints....... 102
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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Press the fuel filler door opener
switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Closing the fuel tank capAfter refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap clockwise until you hear a
click. The cap will revolve slightly in
the opposite direction once
released.
■Fuel types
Use premium unleaded gasoline. (91 Octane Rating [Research Octane Number
96] or higher)
■Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 18.7 gal. (71 L, 15.6 lmp.gal.)
■When the fuel filler door opener switch is inoperableThe lever can be used to open the fuel filler
door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened
using the inside switch because the 12 volt
battery is discharged or for any other reason.
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CAUTION
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so, may
result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to
ignite.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until
the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressur-
ized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their bodies to
come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle.
Failure to do so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or seri-
ous injury.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Failing to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted
surface.
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■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because
there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to
observe:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low range in the “S” position.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (→P. 5 4 3 )
■When starting on an incline
The hill-start assist control may operate. ( →P. 1 8 4 )
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